Fifteen-year-old Cavan Hoey, from Cornwall, who has a life-limiting condition, has returned home from a once-in-a-lifetime holiday to Disney World, Florida.

Cavan, from Bodmin, has epilepsy and two complex medical conditions that have left him with regular seizures, brain scarring and the need to use a wheelchair

He was accompanied on the trip by his mum and stepfather, Debs and Mike.

“The holiday created magical memories that we’ll always have,” said Deborah. “We’re just trying to live every moment because Cavan’s life is so fragile.

“The holiday strengthened the bonds within the family and will be something that we can always look back on with happiness.”

Cavan and his family's dream holiday has taken place

Mike added that the holiday was extremely important for the family. He explained: “Cavan loves drawing superheroes so to meet the characters that he loves, like the Incredible Hulk and Spiderman, was fantastic.

“It was something that we never thought we would enjoy together.”

Because of the number of operations Cavan has had to endure he was awarded a Child of Bravery Award, by Prince Harry, in 2011.

The dream holiday was funded and operated by Caudwell Children, the national charity that provides practical and emotional support to disabled children and their families.